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3.3 Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for Students with IDD/DD (Zhang)

Contact Information:

Kelly Wilson
[email protected]
979-845-3503

Project Description:

During the Summer programs (post June 2022 and pre June 30 2023), 61 youth with disabilities participated in leadership, employability, independent living, social skills, transportation, and professionalism training. Data was collected via the WACO, LEAP, and Bridge to Career programs to further the understanding of this training on the postsecondary outcomes of students with IDD. Examples of Research Activities related to post-secondary outcomes, self-determination, and transition planning: Zeng, W., Ju, S., & Zhang, D. (2022). The Relationships Among Parent Involvement, Student Self-Determination, and Postsecondary Education Enrollment for Students with Learning Disabilities.Journal of Disability Policy Studies. doi:10.1177/10442073221130748 Zhang, D., Roberts, E., Orsag, M., Maddalozzo, R., & Li, Y. (2022). Promoting interagency collaborations for enhancing transition to employment for individuals with special needs. ICERI2022 Proceedings, 7874-7883. doi: 10.21125/iceri.2022.2021.

Keyword(s):

Behavior supports, social-emotional, culturally and linguistically diverse

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National